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Grace Engine Developments
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 4 เม.ย. 2021
Race, Classic and Performance Engine builder and machinist.
The Morris Minor is back for a Head Gasket replacement
Hello.
In this weeks video the Morris Minor is back in for a head gasket replacement, after my customer spotted a leak.
It was fixed under warranty, I also checked the valve clearances.
So he can now go off on his travels again in this gorgeous classic.
The original video to the engine build which we carried out is linked below.
Thanks for watching.
James.
th-cam.com/video/CZ8rPIQlp98/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RZgqBTe-ruD0cRXa
#classiccars #automobile #engine #warranty #headgasket #headgasketrepair #fixingcars
In this weeks video the Morris Minor is back in for a head gasket replacement, after my customer spotted a leak.
It was fixed under warranty, I also checked the valve clearances.
So he can now go off on his travels again in this gorgeous classic.
The original video to the engine build which we carried out is linked below.
Thanks for watching.
James.
th-cam.com/video/CZ8rPIQlp98/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RZgqBTe-ruD0cRXa
#classiccars #automobile #engine #warranty #headgasket #headgasketrepair #fixingcars
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A day at the Goodwood Festival of Speed | @MatArmstrongbmx was there, what a legend
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Hi. As you can tell we had a great day at Goodwood Festival of Speed @GoodwoodRR . We were kindly given tickets by James and Tanya at @LimitlessperformanceYT. Hope you enjoy. #fos #goodwoodfestivalofspeed #matarmstrong #racecars #ilovematarmstrong #hesmyhero #matarmstrongisthebest
Pickup Truck Racing at Thruxton 2024 inc incar footage.. We have a Winner and Fastest Laps
มุมมอง 65814 วันที่ผ่านมา
Hi and welcome back to the channel. This weeks video is also our first race back, since the end of 2023 season. It was good to get back out there at Thruxton at the Truck festival. I have included some incar footage from race 3 when I went out on dry tyres in the rain. You will understand why in the video. An update on our engines that are competing in the PIckup Truck Racing championship for 2...
Brisca F1 Stock Car Experience Day with Frankie Wainman Jnr at Skegness Raceway
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Hi. In this video Sam and I have a fantastic day at the Skegness Raceway taking part in Frankie Wainman Jnr Brisca F1 Stock Car experience. Hope you enjoy James and Sam #f1stockcar #raceday #skegnessraceway #frankiewainmanjnr #f1 #stockcarracing #racing #motorsport
How long does it take to grind a small block Chevy crank?
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Hi. In this video I start by timing how long it takes me to grind and polish a small block Chevy crankshaft. I then receive a surprise gift from Sam, and the video ends with old footage from another small block Chevy bottom end, which I machined and built. Take care and enjoy. James and Sam.
Fiesta ST 2.0 Duratec engine for full Rebuild and modifications
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Hi, and welcome back to my channel, in this video we are rebuilding and modifying a 2.0 Duratec for a Fiesta ST. Hope you enjoy. Please like and Subscribe. Thanks James. #engine #classiccars #engineering #asnu #automobile #fiestast #duratec #fordfiesta #fordfiestast
Full Engine Machining on a B series MGB GT. Car Running footage also.
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Hello. In this video I machine a B series engine for my customer Lee. We also covert his cylinder head to lead free and build the bottom end ready for Lee to set the cam timing and build. Lee has also sent photos of it finished and a small video of it running. Thanks for watching. James #engine #classiccars #engineering #bseries #mgbgt #rebore #leadfree #kentcams
Ford Sierra Cosworth project for the guys @berkshirebodyshop6031
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Hi, in this video our friends @berkshirebodyshop6031 have bought a Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth to use as a track day car, they have some big plans for the paint so this is part 1, if you want to see more of this resto please follow the link to there channel, give it a like and subscribe they would appreciate that. Thanks for viewing James youtube.com/@berkshirebodyshop6031?si=QsW2QILxwbM7WuC-...
1982 Ralt RT3 F3 Racecar
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Hi. In today’s video I carry out repairs to a 1982 Ralt RT3 F3 race car cylinder head. Out of interest the car is the same model which Ayrton Senna had his first F3 win in. The engine is a VW 8v built by Brabham / Judd originally. Hope you enjoy, please subscribe and leave the word Senna in the comments section. Thanks James #engine #engineering #classiccars
BMW 116 RACECAR AT THE ROLLING ROAD | LOOKING FOR MORE POWER
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Hi. In this video I take a trip down to Rays Rolling road in Thruxton. We went to check that Peter and Chris’s race BMW had the correct amount of power for the championship which he competes in. We had just finished the rebuild of the engine for his second season, so we were eager to see how it performed. Enjoy. James. #engine #bmw #rollingroad #power #performance #racecar #enginebuilding
V8 Thin Wall Guide Repair | Series 2 Trans Africa Rebore |
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In this video, I repair some American V8 guides. We were privileged to be asked to Rebore the Trans Africa Land Rover. Hope you enjoy. James. #engine #engineering #classiccars #v8 #landrover #rebore
A Series Engine Rebuild for a Classic Morris Minor |
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A Series Engine Rebuild for a Classic Morris Minor |
MGB Lead free conversion | Crack detecting on a V8 Chevy head | Lotus MK1 Escort TwinCam Carb set up
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MGB Lead free conversion | Crack detecting on a V8 Chevy head | Lotus MK1 Escort TwinCam Carb set up
BMW R80RT head repair, Harley Davidson heads, XE thread Repair, TWR valve seat problem
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Gapping piston rings | Blending an inlet manifold from a Mercedes 190E | BMW E36 M3
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PEUGEOT 205GTI CYLINDER HEAD REFACE, CUT SEATS, REPLACE STEM SEALS, SET VALVE CLEARENCES
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PEUGEOT 205GTI CYLINDER HEAD REFACE, CUT SEATS, REPLACE STEM SEALS, SET VALVE CLEARENCES
Lotus Twin Cam Crank Balance | X Flow Block Skim
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Lotus Twin Cam Crank Balance | X Flow Block Skim
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Ford Fiesta XR2 Cylinder Head Recondition
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Ford Fiesta XR2 Cylinder Head Recondition
1600 XFLOW Lightened Flywheel and Crankshaft Assembly Balance | A visit to the 2024 AUTOSPORT SHOW
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1600 XFLOW Lightened Flywheel and Crankshaft Assembly Balance | A visit to the 2024 AUTOSPORT SHOW
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MK2 ESCORT RACECAR WARRIOR ENGINE REPAIR
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Workshop update, a look at some of our new machines.
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Pinto cylinder head leadfree seats for Thruxton motorsport centre | Ford Model T radiator repair.
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Pinto cylinder head leadfree seats for Thruxton motorsport centre | Ford Model T radiator repair.
V12 Jaguar Injector testing | Matching the throttle body to an inlet manifold
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V12 Jaguar Injector testing | Matching the throttle body to an inlet manifold
Thruxton July 8th/9th 2023 | Pickup Truck Racing | Fast racing and crashes |
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Thruxton July 8th/9th 2023 | Pickup Truck Racing | Fast racing and crashes |
The American Speedfest weekend at Brands Hatch June 2023 | Pickup Truck Racing | Rolling Road
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The American Speedfest weekend at Brands Hatch June 2023 | Pickup Truck Racing | Rolling Road
Repairs to the barrels of a 1932 Douglas 350cc vintage Motorcycle engine | Transporter update
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Repairs to the barrels of a 1932 Douglas 350cc vintage Motorcycle engine | Transporter update
2nd round of the @PickupTruckRacing championship at Mallory Park Circuit May 20th & 21st 2023
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2nd round of the @PickupTruckRacing championship at Mallory Park Circuit May 20th & 21st 2023
Fly wheel balance | New Machine delivery |
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Fly wheel balance | New Machine delivery |
Nice work James. That is a beautiful little car. Have a great day.👍
Thanks Ed, yes it is.. you too 👍
Had a Cortina with a 'mystery' coolant leak. Yep, the old welsh plug behind the bell housing.
@@Free_Ranger_CT110 that would of been a tricky fix in situ
@@graceenginedevelopments yeah, gearbox out...
@Free_Ranger_CT110 definitely a rubbish job that
Lovely car, perfect for summer days out, just what you need and nothing more. Starts better than many modern cars
It's a lovely car.. I'd like to use it in the summer
back then I'd spray the head gasket with copper kote and never had a leak
Yes I definitely think it needed something
G'day James my engine builder stipulates on this warranty agreement to only use water for the first 1000k then use antifreeze. I ask him why he said with modern gaskets he was get weeping issues through the gasket with antifreeze ! That was a copper gasket ? Kit from down under
That's interesting, yes it was copper
Proving, yet again, the best moves are made with grace .
Love that.. thank you
Backin the day, as a breakdown mechanic, we used to fit new headgaskets on A series motors at the side of the road, just to get the car going to get people home, take the stat out, leave the rad cap off, and tootle along. The bypass hose on the mini was a pain though!
That's awesome, definitely wouldn't do that now to get someone home.. yes the bypass hose is a pain
Make you right. My husband was an AA patrol, started in 1975. He said that that bloody by pass hose was a nightmare. At least the convoluted replacements were slightly easier to squeeze into situ.
I am sure I saw this car hurtling through Thatcham a couple of weeks ago. I think luck was on his side as he wasn't doing 30 past the camera , then I followed until he went on towards Woolhampton. Both the driver and his missus making decent progress 😎
I don't know Justin to be honest.. they do use their cars though so quite possibly then.
@@graceenginedevelopments They both could hardly see over the dash with their silver locks, if it was !! Weirdly I have also seen a british racing green woody as well, locally and wondered if that was the engine you built previously. Seem 'common' around here That had stickers on the back side windows as well . Think I am going mad 🤣
@justinsheldon5015 😂😂 don't know about the green one.. might be a sign you need one
@@graceenginedevelopments Too much time at Browns place eating bacon sandwiches on a Saturday morning watching everything rolling in. I'll stick with my MX5 ND for sunshine driving . I used to build A series engines for my '61 mini when I was in my teens. Now thats too long ago to think about . Seeing the minis at Browns makes me wonder about how small they were. I take it you know the Powell family and their minis?
Well done mate standing on your workmanship 👌
Thanks mate.
Lovely little car, good that you stand by your work, a rare thing these days 👏. Reminds me I need to come and see you at some point
Thanks Derek, kettle is always on.
think I would have pressurised water system to twice cap pressure and checked for leaks before I changed head gasket copper gaskets not usually a problem. Got caught out once with a head gasket problem on a cat D6 turned out to be a liner seal since then always pressure test first.
Yes Dave I probably should have really.. it definitely looked like it was leak though
About thirty years ago Dame Edna was doing a live piece to camera in Stratford Upon Avon when someone went by in a white traveller and quick as a flash she said "look possums a tudor car!"
That's funny Dame Edna was quick with the one liners
Great video.
Thanks Ray
Stand-up stuff as always, top man 👍🏻
Thanks mate
I suspect the heater valve was the culprit and the head gasket was fine. They do tend to leak those heater taps.
@@martinhibbert1428 I do think the gasket was leaking a bit to be honest.. definitely wasn't after the change.
I too watched the first video, lovely car in fact the first car I drove after passing my test.
@@davidball9815 thank you.. I was honestly shocked how nice it was to drive
Tidy pair of A series 😎
Thanks mate, been filming a certain lotus today
nice car, I watched the original engine build, well done guys.
Thanks mate, when you coming to see us?
Did you try re- torquing the cylinder head first to see if that cured the leak? Stupid question I know 😊
@@johnkendall9776 yes I did, to be honest I should of wellsealed it on the original build.. my customer was very good about it, so we just replaced it. It's a lovely car so needs to be right.
A pair of beauties, credit to owners 😍
Thanks David, yes both are lovely
Bril
@@allyburg7145 thank you
I would have absolutely loved to go to goodwood with you boys and meet afew of my favourite TH-camrs! Nice to the the E39 M5 on the bmw stand what a epic line up of M5s ❤
@@Original_sneakman next year then mate
Really interesting great job.
@@stephenhoskins1532 thank you
Great video and all the tools for the job
Thank you
To see the engine running click on this link. th-cam.com/video/0EloopjyvJ0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SkUeChifgYslVSzo
To watch the original engine build click on this link. th-cam.com/video/_3QAXCaYr6k/w-d-xo.html
master of his craft, a joy to watch
Thank you
I was there too mate. Awesome day!
@@mreuropa88 yes it was.. we should of met up if we knew
@@graceenginedevelopments Yeah went with my mate in his Carrera 4s! We went and had a drive in the Ineos Grenadier at a nearby Quarry...bloody good bit of kit!
@mreuropa88 awesome
Ooooo Mat Armstrong fwend.....thanks for the invite "best" mate.
Great video!
@@user-gs2ur9lp2b thank you
One other thing we have some blokes putting V8's in the MGB's...Is there a kit to install a MGB GT engine in the MGB Roadster...?
Yes they did put the rover V8 in from the factory so it's a popular conversion.
Great video...I am in the US and want to by a British sports car and we have several choices...I have narrowed it down to a chrome bumper MGB or The TR6 Triumph...What do you recommend...?...I do like the idea of the straight 6 on the TR6 and it was the first shift car I learned on when I was 15 years of age...lol🤣
Thank you.. I like tr6s as well but I think personally I'd choose an mgb. Both would nice though
Brilliant video!
Thanks Kevin
What a collection of cars must be worth a fortune.Loved the toyota pick what engine was in it?
It was amazing there.. I'm not sure I didn't see under the bonnet
Where did you start so much to see, I have a new bucket list not sure about the colour of the sky it terrified me . Kit from down
@christophercullen1236 it was awesome. We missed a fair bit, needed a couple of days to make the most of it..
you're on another level ^^^
Thank you
Loved this upload !!! Thanks lads. I have booked my experience day (I'm on the waiting list) for September '24
Thank you, that's awesome you'll love it. Good luck
Beautiful.
Thank you
Great racing on slicks in the wet. Hope to see a lot more. ! Stay safe ! Stu xx
Thanks Stu, we are racing at donington park next.
MGB
Thank you
Excellent video, I felt nervous for you when your car got twitchy in the wet"
Thanks Kevin.. it was definitely twitchy but massive fun.
Great racing buddy
Thanks mate
Epic onboard footage from race 3. Awesome battle between you and the scrapman #12 😎 Proper sketchy on slick tyres 💪🏼
It was awesome, good clean racing
Really glad you did not say don't care regarding the menu 😎
I wouldn't dare say that
Great footage nice to see what happens behind the scenes
Thanks James, be great to see you at the next one
I see you have taken my advice on the cream buns and drop 20 kilos good work lad . Another look at the Belgium video for little more driving place . Did number 12 have a bit more H.P. we can work on that ! Apprentice pit crew from down under
Hi Kit, yes I've got 13kilo off at the moment and I still need more to come off.. the 12 car uses a duratec engine which has approximately 20hp more and 20lbft of torque more, the wet conditions made it a great race though. We will have to move you up from apprentice soon.
@graceenginedevelopments wait till we get some more HP out of the Red top then l will ask for fish and chips
I'll treat you to fish and chips
Well an SW5 might be nice.
Yes it's a good cam
Nice work James.👍👍
@@edsmachine93 thanks Ed
Yeah that looks flippin awesome fun!
It was mega mate
Good morning James. Nice work. 👍
Thanks Ed.
Looking neat, whats it being used for??
Thank you.. I think its for a circuit car
Great content as always... my morning programme during breakfast,,,,
Thanks Steve.